Ariel ran around the ship energetically, ducking and rushing past the crew who barley were able to stay out of her way. She reached the stern of the ship and starred out into the distance. The sun shined brightly and the sea was glistening. She took a deep breathe as she took in the magnificent sight.

"Ah there you are" a man's voice spoke. Ariel turned around to see an even more magnificent sight, her husband and Captain of the ship, Jim Hawkins.

He was infamous for finding Treasure planet which in fact was his first voyage. Afterword's he reformed from the "bad boy" and became a productive member of society. He was recommended to an academy by the captain of that voyage where he excelled at everything.

But one day while out at sea his ship was caught in a hurricane and Jim would surely have perished if it had not been for a certain redhead mermaid who was watching him from a distance.

After they saw each other that faithful day when Ariel saved Jim from a shipwreck they knew they were destined for one another. Ariel went to Ursula to receive legs but it came at a heavy price; her voice. But that didn't stop Jim because voice or not he knew who she was; he would have recognized her anywhere. But Ursula attempted to stop them and after a vicious battle they emerged victorious over the sea witch. They kissed each other but it was the kiss of true love. So the deal with Ursula was broken, Ariel received her voice back and the two were happily married. Jim then rose through the ranks in the academy and soon became the captain of his own ship.

He declared the first thing he was going to do once he became a captain was take his new beautiful wife on a fantastic voyage around the world and then to the stars. This was the beginning of that journey.

"Playing games are we?" he said slyly as he approached her. "You know you almost knocked over half out crew as you race around this thing?" he pointed out

"Sorry" she cringed "It's just… I'm so excited!" she exclaimed, barley able to contain her excitement.

"Well I'm glad you are" Jim said "This is all for you, you know"

"And I don't know how to thank you!" Ariel exclaimed

"You don't have to thank me" Jim said "Your love is all I need" he said as he took his hand in his. The two smiled at each other and Jim's hand moved up to caress his new wife's cheek.

"Captain!" rang out the first mate "you're needed on the bridge!"

Jim groaned upon hearing his name knowing he'd be separated from his wife.

"Go on" she urged him "You're needed elsewhere captain" she smiled

"Aye aye" he said before kissing her hands and walking off. Ariel watched him go but once he was out of her sight she returned to looking back at the sea.

As her image reflected in the ocean Ariel did some reflecting of her own. She thought of her relationship with Jim. She thought they were perfect for each other since their curiosity and love for adventure complimented each other so well but she couldn't help but feel that some didn't share her views. The only thing that ever seemed to truly bother Jim was mention of his father although he refused to call him that. She tried to help him overcome this since she grew up without a parent as well but this was one thing he remained stubborn about. She just hoped nothing hot in the way of this voyage, she knew Jim was trying his best to make her happy. That was one of the things she truly loved about him. She gave up everything for him and this was his way of compensating her for it.

Before long all the preparations had been made and they were underway through the sea. Ariel stood on the bow of the ship just as her husband joined her.

'Like the view?" he asked as he propped his knee on one of the bitts.

"Much better now" she said as she looked over to see him. "Were you finished on the bridge?" she asked

"Yeah, my watch was over. So I thought I'd come see what trouble you got yourself into" he said playfully "To my surprise the answer was none"

"What did you do on your watch?" Ariel asked curiously

"Oh you know the usual stuff" Jim answered vaguely but he looked over to his wife's face and knew she clearly wanted to know more "I navigated the ship, steered the ship and set us on the right course" he said confidently "Were steering zero nine zero" he told her but she seemed confused by the terminology "Ninety" he said.

"I'd like to see all this" Ariel said eagerly

"Really?" Jim responded with a raised eyebrow "Well then maybe you can stand mu next watch with me. I've got one in the middle of the night if you're interested" he smirked. Before Ariel could respond aloud blast of thunder rang out through the sky.

They both then looked out into the distance together to see dark storm clouds on the horizon. It seemed the once bright and sunny day would soon turn into a dark one. It reminded them of how they first met.

"Storm's coming" Jim stated as they looked out into the distance together. "Could be a bad omen. Who knows if we'll make if through the night" he said darkly

"You'll be there to protect me right?" Ariel said as she brushed herself up against him

"Of course" Jim responded lovingly "You know I'll never let anyone get in-between us again" he said as he held her tight.

The two of them looked into the eyes of their lover that held them. Then they leaned towards each other puckering their lips out to commemorate the start of their voyage and their love.

But before they could kiss a blood curdling scream rang out.

Authors note: I hope you enjoyed the story, I'm just sorry the chapter was so short. The next one will be better.
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